Gwaun Valley – Gwaun Valley loop from Cwm Gwaun

Gwaun Valley – Gwaun Valley loop from Cwm Gwaun

Moderate

riders

Gwaun Valley – Gwaun Valley loop from Cwm Gwaun

01:03

17.4km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.31 km for 246 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.44 km

Footbridge Over the Afon Gwaun

Highlight • Bridge

The Gwaun meanders through landscapes of marsh, woodland
and water meadows. The valley sides are thickly wooded, with tightly packed oaks growing on sometimes challenging gradients.

Spring can be an …

Tip by

2.70 km

Gwaun Valley

Highlight • Natural

The Gwaun Valley is a beautiful place to ride. Be aware though that there are steep ascents to escape the valley floor!

Tip by

3.97 km

Gwaun Valley

Highlight • Natural

The beautiful Gwaun Valley runs from Lower Town Fishguard towards The Preseli Mountains. It's a peaceful, steep-sided valley and is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. It has a …

Tip by

4.19 km

Preseli Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

6.19 km

Bluestone Brewing Co.

Highlight • Restaurant

Bluestone Brewery is situated on a working family farm, Tyriet. The water used to make the beer comes from the farms own well. If you love craft beer this is …

Tip by

10.2 km

Market Street, Newport

Highlight • Settlement

At the centre of the lovely little Pembrokeshire town of Newport is Market Street. There's still a market here every Monday morning between March and December. The surrounding streets have …

Tip by

13.2 km

View of Dinas Head and Newport from Ffordd Bedd Morris

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mynydd Carningli, (meaning something along the lines of "Rocky Summit of the Angels") is a really beautiful hill to summit, affording fantastic views across Dinas Head and Newport. You'll gain just over 200 metres in approx 3km. It's worth it!

Tip by

14.1 km

Bedd Morris Standing Stone

Highlight • Monument

Bedd Morris is a standing stone beside the old road between the Gwaun Valley and Newport. The name means "Grave of Morris".

There are a few local stories and legends …

Tip by

17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

966 m

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km